The Importance of Family Dinners

We've all heard the saying "a family that eats together, stays together." Studies show that there may be some truth to this. "More frequent family dinners are related to fewer emotional and behavioral problems, greater emotional well-being, more trusting and helpful behaviors towards others and higher life satisfaction, "Journal of Adolescent Health" April 2012.

Eating together as a family is not just about receiving proper food and nutrition, but it is also about spending quality time with one another, talking , and bonding with one another.

The dinner table can be the perfect environment for children learn how to conduct conversations, observe and practice good table manners, serve others, listen, solve conflicts, and compromise.